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Welcome to Winter newsletter, where we will be sharing some useful information, including winter support, driving safely, mental health and more.
Winter support available to Barnsley's residents
Winter can cause additional pressures on households, especially with the continued rising cost of living.
As part of our More Money in Your Pocket campaign and to help residents relieve some of pressures, we have set up a webpage with information on some specific support that is available this winter to help you.
Drive safe this festive period
 Our gritting team will continue to work over the festive period, working to keep Barnsley’s roads safe.
Here’s our top winter tips on how you can stay safe on the roads this winter:
- check the weather forecast before setting off
- allow extra time when travelling on our roads - the darker nights and colder temperatures can make it our harder to see
- if your walking or cycling, make sure you are visible
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Helping those sleeping rough over the festive period
 Our Housing Options team will be out and about over the festive period, continuing their work to make sure no one is sleeping rough in our borough.
Their dedicated team works closely with people who are homeless or sleeping rough, offering them the right support and advice. If you come across anyone sleeping rough this winter, please let us know so we can help them and make sure they’re safe.
By sharing information with us through StreetLink, our teams will be able to go out and help.
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Final Warm Homes drop-in events of the year next week
Our Warm Homes team will be out and about across the borough next week to offer advice on improving your home with energy saving measures, energy bills and tariffs, and energy debt.
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Monday 18 December
Goldthorpe Library, 10am-12pm
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Tuesday 19 December
Wombwell Library, 10am-1pm
Hoyland Library, 1-3pm
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Thursday 21 December
Penistone Library, 10am-12pm
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Friday 22 December
Thurnscoe Library, 10am-12pm
Come along and speak to our team - it's the last chance before Christmas! The drop-in events will resume in the new year, and you can find the full timetable on our Warm Homes webpage.
If you can't make it to any of the events, you can get in touch at any time by emailing warmhomes@barnsley.gov.uk or calling 01226 773366.
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Christmas can be tough for some of us, but you're not alone
 Christmas can be a stressful and challenging time for many of us, especially when it comes to our mental health. You might be feeling lonely, anxious, overwhelmed, or low. Whatever you're going through, you don't have to suffer in silence. There are people who care and want to help you.
The charity Mind has some great advice on how to cope with the festive season and look after your wellbeing. You can also find out how to support someone else who might be struggling. Check out the Mind website for more information.
If you feel you need someone to talk to, the 24-hour mental health helpline are always on hand to listen, this includes over the Christmas period, you can call them on 0800 183 0558. You can also find lots of mental health support services in Barnsley on our #AlrightPal webpage. Remember, it's okay to not be okay.
Are you following our new Healthy Barnsley Facebook page?
 Our Healthy Barnsley Facebook page is our one-stop shop for all things health and care. Throughout the winter, we’ll be regularly sharing information and advice to help you and your loved ones stay happy, healthy and safe as the weather gets colder.
Whether you want to learn more about what’s happening near you to support your health and wellbeing or the great services we have in Barnsley, give it a like today!
Other useful information
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